Shadows and sunbeams: Being a second series of Fern leaves from Fannys portfolio - Couverture souple

Peter Drummond, John

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 9374594218 ISBN 13 : 9789374594216

Editeur : Alpha Edition, 2025

Synopsis

A sultry mist coils through the tangled undergrowth as an expedition pushes deeper into the heart of a forgotten jungle, where every shadow conceals menace and every step draws the unwary closer to ancient peril. Amidst the feverish heat and the pulse of unseen drums, the boundary between civilisation and the wild dissolves, setting the stage for a confrontation with secrets older than memory itself. This is a world where the legend of a serpent god is more than superstition-a force that rules over a lost civilisation, its treasures fiercely protected by both nature and myth. The novel pulses with the raw energy of pulp fiction adventure, plunging readers into a relentless struggle for survival and truth, where danger is as intoxicating as it is deadly. The story's action-packed narrative is charged with the tension of a treasure hunt gone awry, each twist revealing the allure and treachery of the jungle. Characters are tested not only by the exotic dangers that stalk them, but by the seductive mystery of a civilisation untouched by time, where ritual and power entwine in a dance as old as the forest itself. With its evocative atmosphere and unflinching pace, the book stands as a testament to the golden age of 1930s adventure books, capturing the spirit of expedition and the thrill of peril in the jungle with striking immediacy. Its enduring appeal lies in the way it conjures both the excitement and the unease of venturing into the unknown, making it as compelling for modern readers as for those who first encountered its pages. This book was out of print for decades and is now republished by Alpha Editions. It has been restored for today's and future generations. This edition is not just a reprint - it's a collector's item and a cultural treasure.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Alpha Edition
• Date d'édition: 2025
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 9374594218
• ISBN 13: 9789374594216
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 72
• Coordonnées du fabricant: EDITIONS GALLIMARD; ufficio.anagrafiche@meli.it; ; Via Verdi, 8.; Assago Milano; 20090; Italie